Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software The TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ classroom learning system provides the hardware and software tools you need to set up a wireless classroom network. The hardware creates a wireless communications network so that your computer can communicate with student handhelds. The hardware includes TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapters, TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles, and the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Access Point.
• Connecting the access point to the computer • Starting the Network Manager wizard • Setting up a network • Adding the wireless clients to the network Unpacking the Boxes The TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ System product consists of TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software, an access point, and either 15 or 30 cradles or wireless adapters, depending on your specific order. If necessary, you can purchase additional kits to accommodate as many as 60 students.
If you purchased the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ System for use with the TI-Nspire™ CX, TI-Nspire™ CX CAS, TI-Nspire™, or TI-Nspire™ CAS handhelds, contents include the following items: • TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles • AC9940 power adapter (includes power supply and power cord) • TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradle Charging Bay AC9940 power adapter (for the charging bay) Cradles Cradle charging bay If you purchased the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System for use with the TI-Nspire™ CX or TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handheld
The TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradle Charging Bay can hold from one to five cradles. After you place the cradles in the charging bay, they are charged simultaneously until all are fully charged. If the batteries are fully discharged, it may take up to 12 hours to fully charge the batteries. Note: You cannot damage the batteries by leaving them in the charging bay beyond the time needed to fully charge them. Also, it is not necessary to fully discharge the batteries before recharging them.
When the cradles are still in the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradle Charging Bay: • A solid amber recharging. LED means the wireless cradle is currently • A solid red LED means the wireless cradle does not have good contact with the charging bay. Reposition the cradle so it has good contact and the LED turns amber. • A solid green LED means the wireless cradle is fully charged.
You can also save a copy of the OS file on your computer by clicking the Save a copy of the OS to check box. Click Browse to navigate to the location wherer you want to save the handheld OS if different from the default location. 6. Click Continue. 7. Accept the license agreement and click Continue. TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software displays a message box warning you that any unsaved data will be lost. Click Yes to continue. The Installing OS dialog box opens, showing the status of the installation.
Before you Begin • Make sure you have installed and activated the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software on your computer. • If you are using TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles, make sure each cradle is charged ( LED is solid amber or solid green). Note: If you are using TI-Nspire™ Wireless Network Adapters, you do not need to charge them. The wireless network adapters are powered by the TI-Nspire™ CX or TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handheld. • Make sure all handhelds have the latest operating system installed.
2. Click Next to proceed with the wizard. The Select Channel dialog box opens. The operating channel is automatically set to a default setting. You can change it later if necessary. The available channels are 1 through 11. 3. Click OK. Note: The software may display a message saying the access point firmware needs to be updated. Click Yes to update the access point firmware. TI-Nspire™ Network Manager sends signals to the access point to add it to the network.
The next step is to add the TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapters or TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles to your classroom network. The wireless adapters are used to communicate between the TI-Nspire™ CX handhelds and the access point. The cradles are used to communicate between any of the TI-Nspire™ handhelds and the access point. Both the wireless adapters and the cradles allow teachers to communicate with student handhelds to transfer files, update the OS, and other actions.
To add all of the wireless clients listed in the Available Wireless Clients column, click Add All. Note: If the adapter or cradle does not appear in the Available Wireless Clients column after six minutes, try these tips: • Check the ID numbers of the wireless adapters or cradles to see which ones are not connecting. • Detach and reattach the wireless adapter or wireless cradle to the handheld. • Verify that the cradle is locked. (The lock on the back of the cradle is in the ON position.) 5.
Nicknames can consist of letters, spaces, and numbers. A nickname must contain a minimum of 1 character and can contain a maximum of 64 characters. 4. Click Add Next to add another adapter or cradle if you have more than one wireless client to add. 5. When you are finished adding all the adapters and cradles, click Finish.
Connector Guides for aligning with handheld Grooves to align wireless adapter 2. Slide the adapter into position, making sure the guides on the sides of the adapter slide into the grooves on the sides of the handheld. 3. Firmly press the adapter into place. Connecting the Handhelds to Cradles The cradles work with the TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS, TI-Nspire™ CX and TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handhelds. To connect the handheld to a cradle, follow these steps. 1.
Lock in OFF position. 2. To attach the handheld, face the screen upward and slide the handheld onto the top of the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ wireless cradle. Be sure that both sides of the handheld are inserted into both of the side guides. 3. Press firmly to make a good connection. When properly connected, the TI-Nspire™ handheld appears to be sitting on top of the cradle. 4. Lock the handheld in place by sliding the lock on the back of the cradle to the ON position. Lock in ON position. 5.
At the end of the school day, return the wireless cradle to the charging bay and charge them overnight. The cradles are charged when all the (power status) LEDs are solid green or amber. Storing the Wireless Adapters and Cradles When you charge the handhelds overnight, you can leave the TI-Nspire™ Wireless Network Adapters attached to the handhelds before placing the handhelds in the TI-Nspire™ CX Docking Station.
Checking the Status of Wireless Adapters and Cradles After you have added wireless adapters or cradles automatically or manually, all of the adapters or cradles you added appear in the TI-Nspire™ Network Manager window. If the wireless adapter or cradle is charged and attached to a TI-Nspire™ handheld that is powered on, TI-Nspire™ Network Manager shows the status as connected. It may take up to 30 seconds to recognize the wireless client and show its status as connected.
1. From the list of hardware components in the TI-Nspire™ Network Manager window, click to select all of the working cradles. To select more than one cradle, press and hold the Shift or Ctrl key (Mac®: “key), and click the items you want to select. 2. Click Actions > Identify Selected. 3. Look around your classroom at the cradles in your network. Both LEDs on the cradles that you selected will blink rapidly with a green color.
Cradle LEDs The LEDs on each cradle use various colors and blink patterns to indicate data activity or power status. This can occur either when the cradles are seated in the charging bay or when they are outside the charging bay. The LEDs indicate status as follows. Activity LED Color and pattern Meaning Blinking green Indicates data transfer to and from the access point. Battery (Power Status) LED Color and pattern Meaning In the charging bay Solid amber The battery is charging.
Creating Your Teacher Account 1. Use the Workspace selector to choose the Class workspace. 2. Click File > Settings > Teacher Preferences . The Teacher Preferences dialog box opens. 3. Type a username. 4. Type a password. 5. Select or clear the preference for the teacher icon to appear in the classroom view. If you select this preference, the teacher icon will appear in the classroom view, and you will be included as a recipient in Send to Class, Collect from Class, and Delete from Class operations.
Changing the Password of Your Teacher Account 1. Make sure you are not logged in to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ network on your handheld. 2. Click File > Settings > Teacher Preferences . The Teacher Preferences dialog box opens. 3. Click Reset. TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ software clears the current password. 4. Type a new password.
5. Click OK. Changing the User Name of Your Teacher Account 1. Make sure you are not logged in to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ network on your handheld. 2. Click File > Settings > Teacher Preferences . The Teacher Preferences dialog box opens. 3. Enter a new user name. 4. Click OK. Logging In to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ System from the Handheld The TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ classroom learning system uses both your computer and student handhelds.
For more information on using a handheld, refer to the handheld guidebooks available at education.ti.com/guides. Before you log in, make sure these items are ready: • You have created your teacher account in Teacher Preferences. • You have started a class session on your computer. • The TI-Nspire™ handheld is ready for login. (The blinking.) icon is Before your students log in, make sure you have completed these items: • Create student accounts.
TI-Nspire™ Handheld Login Status Icons The icons on the TI-Nspire™ CX, TI-Nspire™ CX CAS, TI-Nspire™, and TI-Nspire™ CAS handheld screens indicate the communication status between the handheld and the access point, wireless adapter, wireless cradle, or TI-Navigator™ network. The icons indicate status as follows. Icon 22 Status Meaning Blinking The handheld is searching for an access point. Solid The handheld has found an access point.
USA FCC Information Concerning Radio Frequency Interference Product Name: TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradle FCC ID: V7R-TINAVWC2 Product Name: TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Access Point FCC ID: V7R-TINAVAP2 Product Name: FCC ID: TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapter V7R-TINAVWNA Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RF Radiation Exposure and Hazard Statement: To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the maximun SAR value for this device when worn on the body is 0.995 mW/g. Using higher gain antennas and types of antennas not covered under the FCC certification of this product is not allowed. Installers of the radio and end users of the product must adhere to the installation instructions provided in this manual.
Canadian IC Information Product Name: TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradle IC: 451E-TINAVWC2 Product Name: IC: 451F-TINAVAP2 TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Access Point Product Name: TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapter IC: 451E-TINAVWNA Industry Canada Statement: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2.
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory Compliance This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association.
European Community Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Texas Instruments declares that the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Access Point, TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ wireless cradle, and TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapter are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Français Texas Instruments déclare que le point d’accès TI-Nspire™ Navigator™, le socle de synchronisation TI-Nspire™ Navigator‚™ et l’adaptateur de réseau sans fil TI-Nspire™ CX sont conformes aux exigences essentielles et aux autres clauses applicables de la Directive 1999/5/CE. La Déclaration de conformité peut être consultée à la page Gérance du produit à education.ti.com.
Português A Texas Instruments declara, pela presente, que o ponto de acesso TI-Nspire™ Navigator™, a base sem fios TI-Nspire™ Navigator™, e o adaptador de rede sem fios TI-Nspire™ CX estão em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes da Directiva 1999/5/CE. A Declaração de Conformidade pode ser consultada na página Administração do Produto em education.ti.com.
Countries of Operation and Restrictions of Use in the European Community Operation Using the 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz Channels in the European Community The installer and/or end user should use the configuration utility provided with this product to verify the current channel of operation, the expected transmit power level, and to confirm that the device is operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for the selected European Community country.
Warning Statements Warning! Install the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Access Point in such a manner as to maintain a minimum of 20 cm (7.9 inches) separation distance between the radiating element(s) and all persons. This safety warning conforms to FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Warning! Do not touch or move the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Access Point when the antennas are transmitting or receiving.
